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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.12, 1,631.52 and 1,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.12, 1,631.52 and 1,154.58 is: 1,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.12 : 1,631.52 = 1,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.12/1,631.52 = 1,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.12x = 1,631.52 × 1,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.12x = 1,883,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,720.36/1,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.51

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